Johnson faces pressure to remove extremists from CPD
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department.
'That is our goal': Chicago mayor nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Mike Madigan trial: Government calls first witnesses to testify
The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
Obama rallies in Wisconsin as early voting gets underway
Early voting started in Wisconsin this week.
Early voting started in Wisconsin this week.
Michael Madigan trial: First witnesses testify
The attorney for Michael Madigan?s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
The attorney for Michael Madigan?s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
Chicago City Council votes on controversial budget proposal
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive.
The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive.
Opening statements continue in Madigan's corruption trial
Prosecutors spent two hours laying out the government's case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He faces 22 counts of racketeering and bribery. Opening statements continue Tuesday.
Prosecutors spent two hours laying out the government's case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He faces 22 counts of racketeering and bribery. Opening statements continue Tuesday.
Cook County state's attorney candidates ramp up rhetoric
Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent on Monday, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent on Monday, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Cook County state's attorney candidates ramp up rhetoric
On Monday, Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
On Monday, Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Michael Madigan's corruption trial begins with harsh opening statements from prosecutors
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.
2024 Election: Early voting expands in Chicago
Early voting is now available in 50 more locations across the city, one in every ward, plus the Loop Supersite and at their office at 69 W. Washington.
Early voting is now available in 50 more locations across the city, one in every ward, plus the Loop Supersite and at their office at 69 W. Washington.
Early voting expands in Illinois
With the election just two weeks away, 12,000 early vote ballots have been cast. Several more early voting sites opened up across Illinois Monday, including those in each of Chicago's 50 wards.
With the election just two weeks away, 12,000 early vote ballots have been cast. Several more early voting sites opened up across Illinois Monday, including those in each of Chicago's 50 wards.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard announces reelection bid amid controversy
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has announced her bid for reelection, even as her administration faces mounting controversies.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has announced her bid for reelection, even as her administration faces mounting controversies.
Illinois lawmakers urge Chicago mayor to convert armory near Midway Airport into police precinct
A push to transform a former armory near Midway Airport into a new Chicago police station is gaining federal support.
A push to transform a former armory near Midway Airport into a new Chicago police station is gaining federal support.
Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor sees aldermanic support dwindle amid CPS board turmoil
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sees aldermanic support dwindling in the face of the Chicago Public Schools board turmoil in this new episode of "Paris on Politics."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sees aldermanic support dwindling in the face of the Chicago Public Schools board turmoil in this new episode of "Paris on Politics."
Michael Madigan trial: Potential jurors questioned about possible biases
Many in the jury pool are already familiar with Michael Madigan’s name, which has prompted careful questioning about any potential bias.
Many in the jury pool are already familiar with Michael Madigan’s name, which has prompted careful questioning about any potential bias.
Quinn asking for 'Yes' on property tax vote
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is campaigning to reduce property taxes.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is campaigning to reduce property taxes.
'Not legit!': Chicago mayor faces sharp criticism over handling of school board controversy
A defiant Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday exerted his authority, plowing forward on replacing the seven resigned school board members. But his announcement went off the rails before it even began.
A defiant Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday exerted his authority, plowing forward on replacing the seven resigned school board members. But his announcement went off the rails before it even began.
Madigan's long-awaited trial to kick off Wednesday with jury selection
It’s time for the next high-profile political corruption trial to begin in Illinois. In a Fox 32 special report, Paris Schutz takes a look at the Michael Madigan case.
It’s time for the next high-profile political corruption trial to begin in Illinois. In a Fox 32 special report, Paris Schutz takes a look at the Michael Madigan case.